Ansell Recognized by Susan G. Komen for the Cure CEO for Support in Breast Cancer Fight

Written by Rob Kurtz | September 15, 2011

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Ansell Limited, a provider of protection solutions, has announced it has been recognized for the company's contribution through the Power of PINK Program to Susan G. Komen for the Cure in a personal letter from Komen Founder and CEO Nancy G. Brinker, according to a news release from Ansell.

In the letter, Ms. Brinker credits Ansell's pink glove program for helping Komen "to expand our mission to discover and deliver cures for breast cancer across the globe," according to the release. Ms. Brinker's letter further praised the company and its efforts in helping to save lives.

Patty Taylor, vice president of marketing at Ansell, said, in the release, "It's a very rare privilege to receive such an accolade from someone like Nancy Brinker, so we were quick to share the good news with the entire organization. Making a difference is at the very core of who Ansell is, so this recognition is something we can all take pride in and everyone is thrilled."

Through the Ansell pink glove program, which began in 2008, the company contributes $2 from every case sold of its Micro-Touch NitraFree pink nitrile exam gloves to Komen.

To view the letter from Ms. Brinker or learn more about the Ansell Power of PINK (Partners in Nurturing and Knowledge) Program, visit www.ansell.com/powerofpink.